The Hazards Lurking at Home

By Alice ParkThursday, Apr. 01, 2010

Illustration by Jason Lee for TIME

With so many scary-sounding, potentially toxic compounds turning up in our household products, it's hard to know which agents are really worth worrying about. Here is a guide to some of the most commonly found toxins, the latest information from animal and early-stage human studies, and what all that means for your home